Louisville Volleyball Hits The Road For Pair Of ACC Matches

The University of Louisville Volleyball team opened up ACC play last weekend with two convincing straight-set sweeps against Miami and Florida State. The undefeated Cardinals (12-0) will hit the road this weekend for a pair of conference matches; the team will square off with Clemson on Friday evening before traveling to Atlanta to take on #18 Georgia Tech. Take a look at everything you need to know about this weeknd’s action.

Louisville Stats Leaders through 12 Matches:

  • Kills: Anna DeBeer (107)
  • Assists: Tori Dilfer (426)
  • Blocks: Amaya Tillman (62)
  • Digs: Elena Scott (166)
  • Sets played: Tori Dilfer, Aiko Jones, Elena Scott (40)
  • Service aces: Aiko Jones (22)

Clemson Preview:

Match Info: Friday, Oct. 1 (7:00 PM) in Clemson, SC

Overview: The Tigers enter the weekend with a 10-3 record, looking to extend a six-match winning streak. Clemson took down Virginia Tech and Wake Forest in the opening weekend of ACC play.

Key Wins: Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Kennesaw State

Players to watch: OH Kaylee Martin (148 kills), OH Camryn Hannah (146 kills), S Mckenna Slavik (333 assists), MB Ava Pritchard (30 blocks), DS Devan Taylor (186 digs)

Georgia Tech Preview:

Match Info: Sunday, Oct. 3 (1:00 PM) in Atlanta, GA

Overview: Outside of the Cardinals, Georgia Tech is one of two ACC teams ranked in the top-25 (Pittsburgh being the other). The Yellow Jackets (11-1) have only lost a single match this season, coming at the hands of currently-ranked #15 UCLA. Georgia Tech is a perfect 4-0 at home, and 2-0 early on in the conference slate.

Key Wins: #14 Penn State, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State

Players to watch: OH Julia Bergmann (182 kills & 123 digs), OH Mariana Brambilla (181 kills & 127 digs), S Matti McKissock (441 assists), MB Breland Morrissette (46 blocks)

 

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